Support Personnel

Camping Information

Military and Civilian Camps will not be combined so please indicate if you would like your Civilian Support Group camping with your unit. Also indicate type and number of tents.

Military and Civilians from unit camping together?

Yes

No

Military Camping

Enter the number of tents for each style

Wall Tents

Wedges

Sibley

Shelter

Civilian Camping

Enter the number of tents for each style

Wall Tents

Wedges

Sibley

Shelter

Modern Camping Sites

Number of Sites Needed

Number of Personnel Using Modern Camping

Indicate Brigade Preference

U.S.

Please list a preference (1st, 2nd, 3rd), for your brigade.
The Cumberland Guard is an option.

C.S.

Please list a preference (1st, 2nd, 3rd), for your brigade.
No special options for C.S.

Participant Name List

Please list individuals names, and if military, also list rank.
Names with no rank will be considered civilian.

Name

Rank

The Jackson Civil War Society reserves the right to allow or deny participation to any unit or person not willing to comply with the rules of the event. Any person wishing to participate above the rank of Captain must have prior approval of the Jackson Civil War Society.

Special arrangements have been made to accommodate all Artillery Trucks and Trailers.

A bounty will be paid to the first fourteen cannons registered.

On Behalf of my unit/organization, I have read and hereby agree to comply with all conditions as set forth in the Registration information supplied. I understand that failure to comply with these conditions may be cause for removal.

Name

This will be used as an online signature designating that you have read the above paragraph and agree to those statements.

Date

The Jackson Civil War Society, a not-for-profit organization, is hosting a “Boulevard Shopping Area” in conjunction with the Jackson Civil War Muster. This offers a delightful atmosphere in which to buy and sell your merchandise. Approximately 30,000 people converge on the park during the event. Our patrons appreciate this exhibit and let you know by their purchases and interest in your items. We invite you to apply to exhibit at the Jackson Civil War Muster Boulevard Show.

Hours

Suggested show hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. However, there are scheduled activities in the park on Saturday until 8:30 p.m. Artists may stay open if they desire.

Booth Information

Booth spaces are 11' x 11'. Please design your booth to include storage area within the space allowed. Merchants must furnish their own tents or canopies, display equipment, tables, chairs etc. Electricity is available on a limited basis. Motels and campgrounds are available, but reservations must be made early and are the responsibility of the merchant. Merchants will need to park in “General Parking.”

Requirements

If you wish to be an exhibitor in our Boulevard show please fill out completely, the enclosed booth application and submit it with full payment and six pictures or link to your website representing the items you will be selling.

Merchant must be present on-site throughout the event

All items must be “event appropriate.” Items bearing verbiage, images or logos promoting
pornography, alcohol, drugs, tobacco or anything the committee deems offensive, are not allowed

The sale of beverages ie. bottled water, pop, coffee etc. or ready to eat food items, in Boulevard area is not allowed. Selling these items will change your status to a food vendor, for which, the cost is $750.

Refunds will not be given for cancellations received after July 31

Registration & Set-up

Registration and setup begin Friday, at 12:00 p.m. and end promptly at 5:00 p.m. Please note that all exhibitors are required to register at the registration tent. When you check in you will be informed of your booth location. Early registration and set up will not be allowed.

If you do not finish setting up on Friday, you may finish your set-up between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on Saturday.

If you cannot set up on Friday, you must let the committee know in advance.

Tear Down

Tear down begins at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, and must be completed by 8:00 p.m.

Nature of Display

The Merchant agrees to maintain an aesthetically pleasing booth and limit the displays to those things that are suitable to the character of the show. The committee has the right to request removal of any items it feels unsuitable. It is the wish of our Boulevard Committee that this shall remain family-friendly exhibit area. We believe it is in the best interest of the Boulevard show and exhibitors to maintain high-quality displays.

Each concession stand must have at least $500,000 in liability insurance coverage and must name the County of Jackson and Jackson Civil War Society as additional insured on the insurance certificate. A copy of the insurance certificate must be sent with the event fee payment or entry will be automatically denied.

We require that only Pepsi brand soft drinks be sold at this event.

Generators will not be allowed on the west side of Brown Street.

Concession space will be determined and allocated based on the best interest of the event as determined by the Jackson Civil War Society. Event staff will entertain no favorites in their placement of concessions! No Exceptions!

This application is non-transferable. Herein named organization or business must satisfactorily pass Health Department inspection and obtain a Jackson County Health Department license on dates herein named. Application is only valid on the dates of the Muster.

All concessionaires must be in possession of a State of Michigan Tax License.

All permits must be visibly displayed.

In order to be considered for the event, please attach a copy of your current insurance policy binder.

Applications for entry as a food concessionaire will be on a first come first accepted basis.

Set-up for the weekend begins Friday, at 8:00 a.m. and need to be ready to open by
3:00 p.m. Friday afternoon. Concessionaires will not be allowed to set up before then.

The falls main parking lot will not be available for parking at any time during the event. Each vendor will receive one (1) pass for making deliveries only.

The Jackson Civil War Society doesn’t promise any concessionaire exclusive rights in regards to food or beverage sold during the course of this event.

The Jackson Civil War Society, a not-for-profit organization, is hosting a “Boulevard Area” in conjunction with the Jackson Civil War Muster in Jackson, Michigan. This event offers a delightful atmosphere in which to showcase your non-profit organization. Approximately 40,000 people converge on the park during the event. Our patrons appreciate this exhibit and let you know by their interest in your services and by attending events you sponsor in the Jackson community. We invite you to apply to exhibit at our Boulevard Area.

Hours

Suggested show hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. However, there are scheduled activities in the park on Saturday until 8:30 p.m. All vendors may stay open if they desire.

Booth Information

Booth spaces are 11' x 11'. Please design your booth to include storage area within the space allowed. Non-Profits must furnish their own tents or canopies, display equipment, tables, chairs etc. Electricity is available on a limited basis. Motels and campgrounds are available, but reservations must be made early and are the responsibility of the organization. Booth workers will need to park in “General Parking".

Requirements

If you wish to be an exhibitor in our Boulevard show please fill out completely, the enclosed booth application and submit it with a description of your organization or link to your website representing the items you will be selling.

Booth must be manned and stocked throughout the event

The sale of beverages ie. bottled water, pop, coffee etc. or ready to eat food items, in Boulevard area is not allowed. Selling these items will change your status to a food vendor, for which, the cost is $750.

Registration & Set-up

Registration and setup begin Friday, at 12:00 p.m. and end promptly at 6:00 p.m. Please note that all exhibitors are required to register at the registration tent. When you check in you will be informed of your booth location. Early registration and set up will not be allowed.

If you do not finish setting up on Friday, August 19, please let us know in advance and you may finish your set-up between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on Saturday.

Tear Down

Tear down begins at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, and must be completed by 8:00 p.m.

Nature of Display

The Non-Profit organization agrees to maintain an aesthetically pleasing booth and limit the displays to those things that are suitable to the character of the exhibit. The committee has the right to request removal of any items it feels unsuitable. It is the wish of our Boulevard Committee that this shall remain family-friendly exhibit area. We believe it is in the best interest of the Boulevard show and exhibitors to maintain high-quality​ displays.

Organization Name

Description of Display

Application deadline is the first Sunday of August

Booth Space Requested

Volunteer Information

Who: Individual adults 18 and over

13 - 17 year olds with an adult and families

When: Thursday - Monday

For more information please contact our Volunteer Coordinator

Volunteer Tasks and Schedule

Thursday (all day) Event set-up

Friday (all day) Event set-up

Saturday (all day) Event

Sunday (all day) Event and tear down

Monday (all day) Park clean up

Jackson Civil War Muster Volunteer Perks

The Jackson Civil War Society truly appreciates our volunteers and the hours and hard work you share to help us to continue making the Jackson Civil War Muster a success year after year.

To show our appreciation, each volunteer receives:

A volunteer T-shirt

Free hot breakfast and lunch and snacks throughout the day, both Saturday & Sunday.

Access to the Volunteer Center Friday - Sunday when you wear your volunteer shirt or show your Volunteer ID